Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Munich?

Most cluster in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing. Rent runs ~56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Munich?

Typically high-end at $145–215/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Munich?

Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.

What is the talent index in Munich?

90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Government and public affairs occupiers in Munich typically cluster in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($145–215/sqft), and pay around 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Maxvorstadt & Schwabing.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($145–215/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 3 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Munich: 90/100.

Government and public affairs office space in Munich

Government and public affairs occupiers in Munich typically cluster in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($145–215/sqft), and pay around 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Maxvorstadt & Schwabing.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($145–215/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 3 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Munich: 90/100.

Where they cluster

Government and public affairs occupiers in Munich typically anchor in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing. Tech, automotive (BMW), media, banking, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Munich runs 56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) on a 5-year lease with 3 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical government and public affairs fit-out targets high-end specification at $145–215/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in Munich typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. Deepest engineering and finance talent pool in Germany. Strong feed from TU München, LMU, and a deep network of Fraunhofer and Max Planck institutes. Cost of living premium versus Berlin and Hamburg is structural.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 33%. Net leases. 5-10 year terms with break options. Free rent of 3-6 months and TI of €70-€110/sqm typical on a 5-year Class A deal.

Key facts

city	Munich
industry	Government and public affairs
naics	813, 541820
preferredSubmarket	Maxvorstadt & Schwabing
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$145–215/sqft
sqftPerSeat	240
classARentLocal	56 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$67/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	6.1%
typicalLeaseYears	5
typicalRentFreeMonths	3
talentIndex	90
corporateTaxPct	33%

Frequently asked questions

Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in Munich?: Most cluster in Maxvorstadt & Schwabing. Rent runs ~56 EUR/sqft ($67 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in Munich?: Typically high-end at $145–215/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Munich?: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.
What is the talent index in Munich?: 90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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